One week ago, the Ravens were an embattled 0-2 team searching for an identity and heading to Dallas for a must-win matchup against the Cowboys.
After earning their first win in Week 3, Baltimore took another big step and put the entire league on notice with a dominant 35-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday night in front of a raucous crowd.
For the Ravens, it was all about the running backs as Derrick Henry logged 24 carries for 199 yards (8.3 avg) and one rushing touchdown. Henry also had a receiving touchdown. His running mate, Justice Hill, had six catches for 78 yards and a receiving touchdown.
Overall, Baltimore allowed 237 yards on 57 offensive plays and held the Bills to 3-13 on third downs.
Josh Allen
Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) prepares to pass the ball under pressure from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Josh Allen was 16-29 passing for 180 yards but was sacked three times on the night and finished with a 73.9 rating before exiting midway through the fourth quarter as Baltimore had a 25-point lead.
Justice Hill
Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) celebrates after scoring a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Justice Hill finished the night with six targets, six catches for 78 yards receiving, and one touchdown.
Derrick Henry dominating
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens takes the field during play introductions prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Henry has logged back-to-back bell cow games and finished one-yard shy of 200 yards rushing, along with an 8.3 yards per carry average.
Ravens pass catchers
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Nelson Agholor #15 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
With the running game flowing, Justice Hill led all receivers with six catches, and Derrick Henry was next with three catches. No wide receiver on the team had more than two catches.
Ravens secondary
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens breaks up a pass intended for Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Baltimore entered the game surrendering the most yards in the NFL, but it held Josh Allen to 180 yards and the Bills to 155 yards passing overall on the night. Buffalo averaged 4.6 yards per reception.
